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Boom Supersonic reached a significant milestone in aviation history on January 28, 2025. Its XB-1 successfully demonstrated aircraft by brokering the sound barrier for the first time. This landmark event happened at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California, making the XB-1 the first civil aircraft to go supersonic over the continental United States. The flight was piloted by Boom’s Chief Test Pilot, Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, who guided the aircraft to an altitude of 35,290 feet and reached speeds of Mach 1.122, approximately 750 mph. Gerg Krauland, the former chief engineer for Boom Supersonic, said, “This jet does have a lot of…
Due to the design of the semiconductors used in AI, Nvidia stock has benefitted the most from the spending surge. Even if that significant expenditure appears set to continue, investors can become cautious about rewarding businesses that don’t provide a strong enough return on their investment. The market value of Nvidia was wiped out when its stock fell 17% as a result of worries about the competitive, low-cost technology of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek. A wider tech selloff was sparked by the revelation, which raised concerns that US companies might have overinvested in AI. Nvidia denied any infringement of US export…
The logistics industry is a fast-paced environment where things can be difficult to keep under control. With so many moving parts, it’s almost inevitable that some accidents will happen, the main thing is to keep those accidents to a minimum. One of the main ways of achieving this is through a thorough quality assurance system. Here, we explore some of the main issues you’ll need to consider when it comes to quality assurance. From adopting a QMS to working out how you can minimise incidents, this is what you need to be aware of. Quality management systems When it comes…
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has urgently recalled two checked products from its Northern Ireland stores due to the detection of Salmonella. Southern Fried Chicken Burgers and Chicken Kyivs have use-by dates ranging from January 26 to February 1, 2025. This recall follows a proactive approach by the supermarket to safeguard customer health amid rising concerns over food safety. Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burgers are sold in 282g packs, and the Chicken Kyivs are packaged in 320g units containing two pieces. The use-by dates for the burgers are January 26, January 30, January 31, and February 1, while Chicken Kyivs have a use-by…
An image purportedly depicting the back of an unannounced iPhone 17 has surfaced online. The most intriguing aspect is its camera unit, which resembles the Google Pixel 9’s candy bar camera on the back. Although the arrival of the Apple iPhone 17 series is still months away, rumours regarding it are constantly spreading.Recently, pictures showing the iPhone 17’s back panel have surfaced online. Recent news reports have revealed fresh leaks on the potential design of Apple’s iPhone 17.According to the rumours, Apple may introduce a brand-new iPhone 17 design with a bar on the rear similar to those found on…
Millions of mobile phone users received an emergency red weather warning in Scotland and Northern Ireland due to the possibility of 100 mph winds endangering lives in some areas of the UK. Schools have been closed and people have been advised not to travel on Friday. According to the Met Office, Storm Eowyn is expected to cause power outages, uproot trees, and damage structures, thus rare red weather warnings will be in effect across Northern Ireland starting at 7 a.m. on Friday. Scotland will be under the alert at 10 a.m., while the rest of the UK is under amber and…
Just days into 2025, Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK government’s new AI Action Plan. Billed as a “blueprint to turbocharge AI”, the plan was a proclamation that artificial intelligence would “be unleashed across the UK to deliver a decade of national renewal”. £14 billion in investment and 13,250 new jobs in the UK may sound impressive, but it pales in comparison to what’s happening in the US. Just days after Starmer’s reveal, OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle announced $500 billion in backing for a joint venture called Stargate to build AI infrastructure in the US. The UK is in a race for…
Storm Eowyn is poised to impact the UK with severe weather conditions starting Friday, January 23, 2025. The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings as the storm approaches, forecasting winds that could reach 90 mph in some areas. The storm is expected to land in Ireland late Thursday before advancing across the UK on Friday, bringing significant disruptions and potential hazards. The Met Office has emphasized the dangers associated with Storm Eowyn, warning of flying debris and damage to structures, which could threaten life. Wind gusts are projected to reach 80 mph along coastal regions and 60 mph inland, particularly…
Salmonella infection has led to the recall of six egg brands. Consumers are advised to return faulty eggs to the retailer or discard them. Following a multistate salmonella infection epidemic, eggs were recalled. Six distinct egg brands in Canada have been recalled because of the potential for salmonella infection.Golden Valley, Compliments, Foremost, IGA, No Name, and Western Family eggs were recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Saturday, January 18. The recall includes eggs of various sizes and packaging. Only certain egg lot numbers have been impacted. The CFIA website provides a list of lot numbers.People should not use,…
Santander Bank has previously declared that it will be laying off around 1,400 employees throughout its UK operations. After losing hundreds of jobs in the past year, Santander is now reevaluating its position on the British high street. Santander is reportedly considering leaving Britain. Tens of thousands of employees and almost 14 million customers might be impacted if Santander decides to leave Britain due to excessive red tape.Frustration over expensive UK regulations that were put in place after the financial crisis and resulted in poorer profits than in other markets is reportedly one of the factors that led to the extraordinary…